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Old Jul 2, 2011 | 05:29 PM
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Those were some mighty fast cars out there. 47 secs per lap for LRP during practice.
Now come on now......I wasn't going that fast!
 
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Old Jul 2, 2011 | 05:31 PM
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Bob, drop me an email and let me know how the car behaived
Sure thing...
 
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Old Jul 2, 2011 | 05:43 PM
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Now come on now......I wasn't going that fast!
I don't know, seem like 30 sec to me...I am sore from hanging on...thanks for the ride I learned a lot....glad that tire last for a few really good runs. It's funny how the cords don't play well with the asphault
 
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Old Jul 2, 2011 | 05:57 PM
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NEMINI showed up at LRP yesterday for some fun!! VV is hiding at the end...
 

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Old Jul 2, 2011 | 06:05 PM
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I don't know, seem like 30 sec to me...I am sore from hanging on...thanks for the ride I learned a lot....glad that tire last for a few really good runs. It's funny how the cords don't play well with the asphault
Normally I wouldn't come in until the end but that just was not good that the car wouldn't respond. Glad you had fun tho!
 
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Old Jul 2, 2011 | 08:30 PM
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Track time photo link from yesterdays event..

http://tracktimephotos.com/gallery_v...&m=07&d=01&c=3
 
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Old Jul 3, 2011 | 06:46 AM
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S-driver, I want a ride in your 47 sec Lola but it has only one seat. Can I drive?

Saw suss in the official Lola video of the practice session. He was rounding the paddock near turn 1.
 
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NEMINI showed up at LRP yesterday for some fun!! VV is hiding at the end...
Nice shot. You forgot GKP after the hidden VV and the lotus at the far end, also hidden.

Did you take the pic?
 
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Old Jul 3, 2011 | 09:42 AM
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Yes......I had a few more but this one captured the most of us. Check out the SCDA Facebook page as there are more shots of mini's...
 
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I have no more thread on two of my nt01. And two with very little thread left. Do you think I can make 5 hours of track time at the glen with these tires?
 
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Old Jul 4, 2011 | 07:09 PM
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I believe those tires can be shaved down to make them slicks if desired so I would say yes to your question....
 
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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by S-Driver
I believe those tires can be shaved down to make them slicks if desired so I would say yes to your question....
I am thinking of chancing it and at the most I can run a couple of sessions on my z1SS.

I realize that tires do not corner that well on cords.
 
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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 08:51 AM
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Any takers on the brake pads? Should I bring them with me to WGI?
 
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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 09:25 AM
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Any takers on the brake pads? Should I bring them with me to WGI?
Are you ready for WGI.

Where are you staying?

Sorry, no takers for your pads on my side.
 
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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by slinger688
Are you ready for WGI.

Where are you staying?

Sorry, no takers for your pads on my side.
Almost ready - taking some camber out of the front (consensus among the M Coupe community indicates -2.0 or better), flushing the brake fluid and replacing the pads all around. I'll be staying at the Seneca Lodge.
 
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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 11:00 AM
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I realize that tires do not corner that well on cords.
What makes you say that??

I actually found when cleaning up the rims that the other front was beginning to cord..
 
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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 11:04 AM
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I'll be staying at the Seneca Lodge.
FYI.....I just found out that the Seneca has pool up at the top side.
 
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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 04:02 PM
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What makes you say that??
The little birdy told me and a white faced Eddie.
 
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Old Jul 7, 2011 | 06:18 PM
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A clip from the SCDA event last Friday - as viewed by the trucker group.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tnqVU99r7s

I'm not big on the music or 2 minutes of "poser" footage in the begining.
 
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 06:19 AM
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Whoa, who dumped it at the entry to Big Bend, at 3:30?
 
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 10:38 AM
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That was the 40 truck...
 
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Old Jul 9, 2011 | 11:52 AM
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Claymore, I am getting ready for July 11 and 12.

S-driver, Checked my tires again and they look OK, not as worn as I had thought when I looked at them at LRP. I am definately going to try to get 5 hours off the bald tires I have on now if I can.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2011 | 01:05 PM
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Wasn't able to get to -2 on the front camber without camber plates - that's next. Everything else is done, just did an oil change with Redline 10W-60.

I don't need to leave here until noon tomorrow, but I know I'll be anxious to get on the road. See you there!
 
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Old Jul 9, 2011 | 03:20 PM
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If you guys come early enough tomorrow you can watch the SCDA boys (Elivan and Ian) race. Ian did not have such a,good day today but Elivan finished 5th....

Gorgeous day up here today!
 
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Old Jul 9, 2011 | 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by S-Driver
A clip from the SCDA event last Friday - as viewed by the trucker group.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tnqVU99r7s

I'm not big on the music or 2 minutes of "poser" footage in the begining.
Yup, first time looking at it today. Too much of a "sell" up front and I am not sure of his lines either, missing apexes and early turn in on the left hander. But his truck does have some pretty fantastic straight line speed.
 
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